2021/22 Allan

Efcjake · February 12, 2022

Was worried when it looked like his groin went after the shot.

He took some responsibility on the ball today and did well. VDB was the better of the two but not by much.

steven · February 12, 2022

Efcjake said:
Was worried when it looked like his groin went after the shot.

He took some responsibility on the ball today and did well. VDB was the better of the two but not by much.

Think he played within himself second half a little bit, wouldn’t be surprised if he was playing through the pain barrier second half - did look like he was having groin issues.

Nymzee · February 16, 2022

brieverton · February 16, 2022

Always think he is on the verge of another injury. Needs very careful managing and Doucoure back asap.

royvernon39 · February 16, 2022

I have been disappointed with him overall but that said he is still our best defensive midfielder.

Zeitgeist · February 16, 2022

I think his performance largely depends on his partner in the CM, generally i've noticed, if his partner plays well he does, equally, if his partner doesn't he doesn't

smileychap · February 16, 2022

Read a great article once about how the great Brazilian players see the demise of their countries fortunes in the last 40-50 yrs down to the obsession with 'destroyer' defensive midfielders, as opposed to putting the onus on versatile, attacking midfielders. Mind you they've still won 2 world cups in the same period.....

Allan's one of a clutch of guys good on the ball who can distribute well. Doucoure better going forward. Both a bit fragile and I don't see DVB or Alli putting monster tackles in either. With Davies, Delph (shudder) and Gomes also weaker off the ball, this area of the team is a massive opportunity to strengthen.

Really hope we test out some younger home grown lads in this 'guv'nor' type position.

Chrismac · February 16, 2022

smileychap said:
Read a great article once about how the great Brazilian players see the demise of their countries fortunes in the last 40-50 yrs down to the obsession with 'destroyer' defensive midfielders, as opposed to putting the onus on versatile, attacking midfielders. Mind you they've still won 2 world cups in the same period.....

Allan's one of a clutch of guys good on the ball who can distribute well. Doucoure better going forward. Both a bit fragile and I don't see DVB or Alli putting monster tackles in either. With Davies, Delph (shudder) and Gomes also weaker off the ball, this area of the team is a massive opportunity to strengthen.

Really hope we test out some younger home grown lads in this 'guv'nor' type position.

I think tbh its an area we spend on and bring in a disruptor, like a young Gana/Kante, if leicester implode all in on Ndidi.. or that style which if we had a decent scout in place should be able to find as the french league seems overran with.

smileychap · February 16, 2022

Chrismac said:
I think tbh its an area we spend on and bring in a disruptor, like a young Gana/Kante, if leicester implode all in on Ndidi.. or that style which if we had a decent scout in place should be able to find as the french league seems overran with.

Prob a tad unlucky in fairness with the hits to Gbamin and Gomez. By and large though I'd like to see us clear the decks here a bit in terms of our baggage.

roy vernon · February 16, 2022

He's a good little player, he struggles a bit in a two and can't be used as the defensive part of a three as he doesn't have the positional discipline. I think, as I have said, that he is a good player, with a good attitude, but, I'm not sure if he's the player we need.

Canuck Darryl · February 17, 2022

He’s getting a little long in the tooth. A step slower, a bit brittle, slower to mend when he breaks. Head knows what to do, but at times the body can’t deliver.
This season and maybe one more, then a spot on the bench, then gone.

Stephenlloyd · February 17, 2022

Canuck Darryl said:
He’s getting a little long in the tooth. A step slower, a bit brittle, slower to mend when he breaks. Head knows what to do, but at times the body can’t deliver.
This season and maybe one more, then a spot on the bench, then gone.

He only has a year left on his deal and I doubt he gets a new one. Probably becomes more of a squad player next season if we can bring in extra quality into midfield. Rumours of Sarri at lazio wanting him. So who knows

toffeeblue9 · February 17, 2022

Stephenlloyd said:
He only has a year left on his deal and I doubt he gets a new one. Probably becomes more of a squad player next season if we can bring in extra quality into midfield. Rumours of Sarri at lazio wanting him. So who knows

Yeah, I think one more season then we shake hands and part company. You can see that he's a good player but he lacks the speed to get about and be as effective as he maybe was 5 years ago.

If we get a good offer, then fine, but otherwise I think I'd personally be happy enough to see him stay to the end of his contract next summer. I wouldn't be considering extending it though.